V.League 1 stage 2 round 2: Khanh Hoa FC aim for points at home 

In round 2, stage 2 of V.League 1 Night Wolf taking place on July 23, Khanh Hoa FC will receive Song Lam Nghe An at 19-8 Nha Trang Stadium. The hosts are facing many difficulties, while the visitors have already secured a spot in V.League 1 next season. Playing against an already-safe team, Khanh Hoa FC hope for a home win.

It has been more than 3 months since Khanh Hoa FC had first home win this season at 19-8 Nha Trang Stadium against SHB Da Nang in round 7 last April. Since then, they haven’t got any win. 2 wins, 7 draws and 5 losses since the beginning of the season partly show the difficult circumstance of Khanh Hoa FC in the second half of stage 1 of V.League 1-2023. At present, some difficulties of Khanh Hoa FC have been basically solved thanks to the support of the province’s authorities and businesses as well as the encouragement of the fans. This is expected to help the players of Khanh Hoa FC play with concentration and effort in the remaining time of the 2023 season to be safe from relegation.

Khanh Hoa FC playing Song Lam Nghe An in stage 1 of V.League 1-2023

Some players of Khanh Hoa FC have been injured and suspended due to penalty cards, leaving coach Vo Dinh Tan not much choice available. However, the players are in good condition with strong fighting spirit. The current focus of the team is trying to win at least 1 point in the upcoming match with Song Lam Nghe An. In term of strength, Song Lam Nghe An of coach Phan Nhu Thuat with quality players such as Que Ngoc Hai, Nguyen Trong Hoang, Dinh Xuan Tien, and Olaha are rated higher than Khanh Hoa FC. Meanwhile, Khanh Hoa FC's style of play has not changed much since beginning of the season. However, the 2-0 win against Ho Chi Minh City at home ground last week ensured Song Lam Nghe An a place in V.League 1-2024. Therefore, they will not put much effort in the matches with weaker opponents, who are thirsty for points. This gives the hosts a chance to achieve points.

In order to get points in the match with Song Lam Nghe An, Khanh Hoa FC need to have an appropriate tactic and improve their finishing skills. Khanh Hoa FC have been one of the two teams with the lowest number of goals this season so far, with 11 scored goals and 15 goals conceded. Most of their goals came from foreign players.

Reportedly, in order to express the gratitude to the team’s supporters and attract spectators to the stadium to cheer the home team in the match with Song Lam Nghe An, admission to stands A (from A2-A5), B and C is free; stand A1 is intended for invited guests; stand D is for the supporters of Song Lam Nghe An.

An Nhien
Translated by H.N